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GA HR1343
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/16/2016
Primary Sponsor
Tom McCall
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AI Summary
- Encourages the U.S. EPA to immediately withdraw the proposed Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Clean Water Plan rule, which would extend federal regulatory authority over nonnavigable ponds, streams, ditches, and tributaries
- Supports Georgia's opposition to the rule, including comments submitted by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, the Attorney General, industry groups, and landowners, citing threats to state authority over water policy
- Endorses the Congressional Joint Resolution of January 4, 2016, disapproving the Clean Water Rule's definition of "Waters of the United States" (80 Fed. Reg. 37054; June 29, 2015) and declaring the rule shall have no force or effect
- Urges Congress and the President to prohibit the Clean Water Plan rule from taking effect until all legal challenges have been fully resolved and no appeals remain
- Cites Georgia's 2008 Comprehensive State-wide Water Management Plan and ten Regional Water Councils as evidence the state already exercises effective water resource stewardship without additional federal intervention
Legislative Description
United States Environmental Protection Agency; withdraw the proposed Waters of the United States Clean Water Plan rule; encourage
Last Action
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
3/16/2016
Full Bill Text
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